Recipients of unemployment benefits can receive tax form 1099-G electronically or by mail | WKZO | All Kalamazoo

LANSING, MI (WKZO AM / FM) – As tax season approaches, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is offering those who received unemployment benefits this year two ways to receive a copy of their tax form 1099-G: electronically or by mail.

Officials say unemployment benefits are taxable, so any unemployment compensation received this year must be reported on tax returns.

If you received unemployment benefits in 2021, you will receive Form 1099-G Certain Government Payments as proof of income.

Applicants have until January 2, 2022 to request an electronic version of their 1099-G through the Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM).

Each individual statement will be available for viewing or downloading by mid-January.

Here’s how to access it online:

• Go to the “I want” section in MiWAM.
• Click on the “1099-G” link.
• Click on the letter 1099-G for the 2021 tax year.

Those who do not request an electronic 1099-G will receive a copy in the US Post.

Officials add that the UIA’s “Your Tax Form 1099-G web page” answers key questions applicants may have.

According to the Michigan Department of the Treasury, people who are eligible for unemployment tax treatment because of the US federal bailout law of 2021 and have not yet adjusted their 2020 state personal income tax return. are encouraged to file their amended returns as soon as possible.

An amended state income tax return could reduce the amount of tax owed or provide a tax refund for state personal income taxes.

Those who received unemployment benefits under the US federal bailout law may receive relief from the US Internal Revenue Service.

Applicants with questions about their accounts can call UIA Customer Service at 1-866-500-0017, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Employers can dial 1-855-484-2636.

For more information, visit Michigan.gov/UIA.